Swine Flu and 3 approaches for natural protection.

The single most effective way to stop or slow the spread of diseases such as swine ‘flu is to prevent the spread of germs by:

washing your hands regularly with soap and water

covering your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze

disposing of used tissues as soon as possible

staying at home if you do become ill

Natural approaches against Swine ‘flu:

1. Fortify your immune system: Stress, lack of
sleep, poor diet, lack of exercise and unhealthy living, as well as
underlying health conditions can all undermine your immune system. The
herbal tincture of Echinacea taken regularly is believed to act as an
immune booster. Nutritionally, garlic is said to be a natural
antibiotic. A whole clove of garlic crushed and mixed with honey is
said to help the body fight off infection. Early nights and
uninterrupted sleep, whenever possible, will allow your body to rest
and recover. For those of you living and working in metropolitan areas, exercise
should not be reserved for weekends or late night gym sessions. Get on
your bike. Cycling to work is a fantastic way to frame a sedentary day
at the office with immune, metabolism and general health boosting
exercise.

2. Respiratory System protection: For those of you
forced into crowded buses or airline travel with coughing and
sputtering commuters, a fantastic tip and first line of defense for the
respiratory system is the use of Essential oils. Rosemary is an
uplifting oil, ideal for the morning commute. Mix a drop or 2 in a
teaspoon of almond or olive oil and dab around the nostrils. As long as
you can smell the rosemary it will be acting as a antiseptic to any
nasty antigens making their way into your respiratory system. Lavender
can be applied if you are after trying to get some shut eye, useful for long-haul
flights, as it is a calming and sedatory oil.

3. Homeopathic Remedies for ‘Flu symptoms: The
number 1 remedy for initial on-set of ‘flu like symptoms is ACONITE
30C. One small pill or tablet can be taken once a hour for 3 hours or stop
with improvement. This is the remedy to nip a cold or ‘flu in the bud. The fever
is the bodies natural immune response to a virus. A fever is produced
by the body to burn off the virus. To force the fever down when it is
stable and not at a dangerous level goes against the natural immune
response. Homeopathic remedies will support this process and can help
to stabilise the fever. Reach for a homeopathic remedy and apply a
tepid sponge to the face.